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as in parasite
a person who is supported by or seeks support from another without making an adequate return
the union accused the company executives of being bloodsuckers, since they had given themselves raises at a time when the rank and file were forced to take cuts in their benefits
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as in vampire
a person who habitually preys upon others
a sleazy lawyer who had a reputation for being a shyster, an ambulance chaser, and an all-around bloodsucker
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Recent Examples of bloodsucker
In the years since, Rhys Meyers starred as the titular bloodsucker on NBC's Dracula (2013–2014), and recurred as Bishop Heahmund on the History Channel's Vikings (2017–2019).
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EW.com, 3 Aug. 2025
Their reluctant team-up crosses paths with a mysterious nurse and mounting evidence that an immortal bloodsucker could actually be behind these deaths.
—Natalie Zutter
august 1, Literary Hub, 1 Aug. 2025
Plenty of horror movies have shifted the focus from vampires to vampire hunters, imagining an underground network of stake-drivers combatting the elusive breed of bloodsuckers.
—Dennis Harvey, Variety, 11 July 2025
After the wild evening at the sawmill turns into a vampire showdown, most party attendees are reborn as bloodsuckers — including Stack and Mary — with only Smoke and Sammie left standing.
—Christopher Rudolph, People.com, 5 July 2025
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EW.com, 3 Aug. 2025
Their reluctant team-up crosses paths with a mysterious nurse and mounting evidence that an immortal bloodsucker could actually be behind these deaths.
—Natalie Zutter
august 1, Literary Hub, 1 Aug. 2025
Plenty of horror movies have shifted the focus from vampires to vampire hunters, imagining an underground network of stake-drivers combatting the elusive breed of bloodsuckers.
—Dennis Harvey, Variety, 11 July 2025
After the wild evening at the sawmill turns into a vampire showdown, most party attendees are reborn as bloodsuckers — including Stack and Mary — with only Smoke and Sammie left standing.
—Christopher Rudolph, People.com, 5 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bloodsucker
Noun
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These methods sort through the DNA in a sample looking for specific genes that are signatures of parasites like pinworms, as well as bacterial pathogens.—
Veronique Greenwood,
Time,
24 Oct. 2025
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Extreme temperatures, parasites, viruses, fungi, and bacteria are also major dangers.—
Maria Azzurra Volpe,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Oct. 2025
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With good reason, as the history of this Louisiana city is filled with lore of witchcraft, voodoo, and even vampires.—
Sophie Friedman,
AFAR Media,
22 Oct. 2025
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Dive into the world of vampires and werewolves by visiting the Forks Chamber of Commerce.—
Christina Fang,
Travel + Leisure,
22 Oct. 2025
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On the other hand, sunflowers are also highly attractive to beneficial insects, including predators such as assassin bugs that help control insect pests.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
22 Oct. 2025
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Repking adds that, regardless of whether kids are online or out in the world, predators flock to unsupervised spaces.—
Alex Vance,
Parents,
21 Oct. 2025
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“Bloodsucker.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bloodsucker. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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